The winter garden attached to the house is very popular. The popularity lies in the beauty, coziness and comfort of this extension. The basis of the winter garden is to create an atmosphere of fresh flowers and plants that are grown in the house all year round. It is especially pleasant to enjoy the smell of fresh blooming flowers, which create a truly heavenly place.
The winter garden relaxes, saturates the body with oxygen and takes you into the world of dreams. Such extensions are often popular in country houses or cottages, but there is the possibility of arranging in apartments. What is needed for the construction of such an extension and the features of the types of winter gardens will be considered in more detail.
The winter garden looks like a transparent structure that can visually expand the boundaries of this room. The glass building is additionally equipped with a heating system in winter, ventilation and watering plants. The simplicity of construction contributes to the arrangement of even a balcony in a city apartment.
Special glass are special energy-saving double-glazed windows. They consist of two or three glasses, inside of which there is an air cushion that saves heat inside the attic.
Double-glazed windows not only save in the winter, but also help in the summer. In summer, they do not allow strong heating of the room, which has a positive effect on plants and people. The sun's rays penetrating inside the glazed greenhouse contribute to the creation of the greenhouse effect. This effect is used to grow vegetation indoors.
An important point in creating a winter garden is the arrangement of its walls and floor with special materials that contribute to the accumulation of heat during the day and return at night.
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The presence of a heating system is not a mandatory element, because the main purpose of such is to create a microclimate and a certain temperature. If the attic is constructed of double or triple glass, then heating is often not required. But, when building an extension from single glass, the presence of a system is mandatory so that the flora does not freeze out in winter, because some plants do not survive at temperatures below +15 degrees.
The attic of single glass should be supplied with an additional dimmer. The dimmer is designed to prevent overheating of the room above +30 degrees, which will adversely affect their growth or even destroy them. 
Creating the tightness of the room is an important point, because the cracks can contribute to the penetration of cold air into the extension. Having an automatic watering system is optional, but it is important to water almost daily. An automatic irrigation system will facilitate human labor. It is also necessary to provide a lighting system.
In winter, the sun does not always shine often, and the days are short at this time of the year. Therefore, the presence of additional lighting - artificial. These are the main features of home improvement with a winter garden. It is also important to provide for the availability of auxiliary equipment for plant development.
Initially, to organize the construction of an extension, it is necessary to solve the following points:
If you plan to use it all year round, then you can safely fulfill your fantasies of filling the room with various kinds of plants. With year-round use, the attic is equipped with special soft corners for relaxation and even a night's sleep. You can also equip the attic with a kitchenette where tea parties will be held. 
Breakfasts, lunches or dinners: the organization of all these additions in the greenhouse is determined by the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, if it is a balcony, then it is unlikely that you can put a sofa on it. If you plan to use the extension only during certain periods, then it is enough to equip the greenhouse with your main favorite plant species.
There is no need to create heating, irrigation and ventilation systems. All this can be done artificially with your own hands. It is the orientation of further use that depends on the arrangement of the extension with a winter garden.
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The placement of the extension of the winter garden can be varied. It can be created together with the main house or be completed after. But it is best to build in conjunction with the house, this will simplify the engineering design. As mentioned above, the winter garden can be attached:
When planning a room, it should be divided into the following components:
The optimal dimensions of the winter garden extension include an area of 10 to 20 m2. A smaller structure adjoins the total volume of a residential building.
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To create the main frame, special building materials are selected. They are calculated during construction for the impact of the following factors:
The frame is best constructed from wood, steel or aluminum. Metal-plastic profiles are rarely used.
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Steel is used in the construction of the winter garden structure. But since the room with the plants is humid, the moisture will contribute to the appearance of corrosion on the steel structure. It is necessary to prepare steel materials for corrosion. The influence of moisture on the wooden frame will also adversely affect the strength of the structure. Moisture renders neither tree also detrimental properties. It is necessary to paint wooden structural elements with varnish, paint or special impregnation.
The aluminum frame is of the highest quality. Moisture does not destroy aluminum elements, and therefore it creates a rigid, durable and at the same time lightweight structure. The cost of aluminum profiles is not much different from the other two. The use of metal-plastic profiles gives the structure strength and durability. Does not require additional care.
So, if the winter garden is planned to be used year-round, then it is necessary to ennoble the room with a heating system. To choose a suitable heating system, you need to know the criteria that affect the choice:
These factors should be taken into account when planning and choosing a heating system. Garden heating systems can be used in the following types:
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Consider the main parameters for using each of the above types. Electric space heaters are the use of convectors or fireplaces to heat a room. You can install automatic heaters that will turn on and off when the room temperature drops.
The choice of the number of fireplaces for heating is made by calculating the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. Air conditioners allow you to create a microclimate in the room. In winter, heating is performed, and in summer, cooling. Air conditioning includes: air conditioners, split systems or mounted UFO heaters.
Heating system "warm floor" allows not only to heat the room, but also to create the correct air circulation. The room in this way warms up completely. Water heating is carried out by installing radiators in the winter garden. Water flows through the batteries, which is heated by a steam boiler.
The boiler can be gas, solid fuel, electric. Stove heating is carried out by heating the furnace. The construction of the furnace is not necessary in the greenhouse itself. The stove can be heated either with wood or coal. 
Air heating is carried out by installing a fan in the wall between the heated room and the winter garden room. Warm air is distilled by the fan, thereby producing heating.
When the room temperature reaches a certain level, the fan turns off. You can choose any heating that is more suitable for the price. To finally stop at a particular option, consider the pros and cons of each type.
The pros and cons of all types of heating are entered in a table for the convenience of their analysis.
| Name/Type of heating | pros | Minuses |
| 1. Electric heaters. | Changing the location of the heater depending on the need. | A large amount of electricity consumed, which is expensive. |
| Regulation of the heat flow by changing the power. | Capable of drying the air, which negatively affects the development of plants. | |
| Easy installation procedure | ||
| 2. Air conditioners. | Possibility to adjust the temperature. | High cost of equipment and electricity. |
| Does not dry out the air compared to electric heaters | ||
| 3. Warm floor. | Warm air circulation throughout the room. | High cost of equipment and installation. |
| The floor heats the soil in which the plants are planted. Warm soil increases the rate of plant development. | The complexity of repair in case of breakdowns of the heating system. | |
| They heat the pipes through which water flows for irrigation. | Carrying out installation during the construction of the premises. | |
| 4. Water heating. | Low heat cost. | The complexity of installing heating batteries. |
| The temperature in the garden and adjacent rooms is the same. There are no fluctuations. | ||
| Maintaining a certain temperature. | ||
| 5. Furnace heating. | Cheap combustible materials. | Uneven distribution of temperature throughout the room. |
| Creation of a certain interior in the room. | Fire hazard. | |
| No automatic temperature control. | ||
| Constant supervision and maintenance of the system is required. | ||
| 6. Air heating. | The easiest and cheapest heating option | Due to the small amount of heat, it is necessary to insulate the room from the outside. |
| Dries out the air. | ||
| Ruins the look of the room. |
The table shows which type of heating is optimal. But the decision should be made specifically for a particular room.
The winter garden must be built on the sunny side, i.e. from South. This will make it possible to warm up the room as much as possible in the winter.
In addition to the winter garden extension, special sliding glass compartment doors can be installed. This will save space in the room and give individuality to your winter garden.
The use of "Accordion" type doors gives the room style, spaciousness and individuality.
The Japanese design of the winter garden is the presence of low-growing plants, exquisite flowers and small trees. 
The interior of the garden in the house in the Avant-garde style is due to the presence of an original approach not only to the room itself, but also to each item in it. A wide range of color palettes and colors give unusual and outrageous.
The design of the winter garden in Art Nouveau style conveys style, sophistication, expressiveness and richness of the color palette.
There is still a very large variety of types of design solutions. Each has its own distinctive feature that distinguishes the winter garden of your home in varying degrees of elegance and originality.
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You can make a winter garden with your own hands. There are difficulties in the design, and therefore it is best to take the help of experienced specialists in this particular area. Because the organization of glass extensions has a special approach. When building a winter garden, some important points must be observed:
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A winter garden in a private house is an excellent solution not only to complement the house, but also to diversify its interior. This will allow you to expand the boundaries of your home to the allowable area. It is worth considering the following, that if you want to attach a winter garden, you need to thoroughly study all the main points so that the garden really brings benefits, and not torment to the owners of the house.
